Piezo1-Yap1 signalling translates tissue mechanics into regenerative cell states.
Fernando Ferreira, Jaime A. Espina, Artemis G. Korovesi, Inês Ferreira, Quentin Tirel, Elías H. Barriga
This study identifies a mechanical signal, Piezo1-Yap1, that coordinates cell state transitions during regeneration by translating tissue stiffness into regenerative competence.
bioRxiv · Sep 20, 2025 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology